March 2018

KAWS is releasing the BFF PINK EDITION and BFF BLACK EDITION figures tomorrow, Tuesday March 27 at 10:00am Eastern Standard Time on KAWSONE.

The pink edition will be the first release of its kind, while the black will be a re-release of the limited vinyl figure. The MoMA Store will also be releasing an additional blue figure on store.moma.org.

In a stunning move, French heritage house Louis Vuitton of LVMH has signed Virgil Abloh to be the next artistic director of men’s wear at Louis Vuitton, one of the oldest and most powerful European houses in the luxury business.

Abloh is best known as the founder of the haute street wear label Off-White and a longtime creative director for Kanye West.

In a statement TO THE new York Times, Abloh commented: “I feel elated. This opportunity to think through what the next chapter of design and luxury will mean at a brand that represents the pinnacle of luxury was always a goal in my wildest dreams. And to show a younger generation that there is no one way anyone in this kind of position has to look is a fantastically modern spirit in which to start.”

The appointment, which was merely rumored in recent months, is part of a shake-up on the men’s wear side of LVMH, which began in January with the departure of Kim Jones, Abloh’s predecessor at Louis Vuitton. Last week, it was announced that Mr. Jones would become the men’s wear designer at LVMH stablemate Christian Dior, replacing Kris van Assche.

Abloh’s appointment is also a reflection of the increasing consumer-driven intermingling of the luxury and street wear sectors.

Japanese streetwear giant is collaborating with the Keith Haring estate for a special collection that includes BAPE bomber jackets with camo sleeves and Haring’s “baby” motif, as well as a full zip shark hoodie in blue and white colorways. There’s also a variety of caps featuring Haring’s famous “barking dog” graphic and a range of t-shirts and button-downs with camo details and loud prints. For accessories, there’s a selection of homeware such as cushions, coffee mugs and key chains.

The collection will be available this Saturday, 24th March, so stay tuned to BAPE Online and score some merch for yourself.

Kris Van Assche has officially stepped down from his post as Artistic Director at Dior Homme after 11 years at the helm of the fashion house, confirmed by Petro Beccari, chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture.

Shortly after the news broke, it was revealed that Kim Jones, who recently left Louis Vuitton after seven years, will be the one to replace the Belgian at Dior Homme. Dior’s newly installed chairman, Pietro Baccari, said in a statement: “I am delighted to welcome Kim Jones at Dior Homme. He will benefit from the support of the teams and from the ‘savoir-faire’ of the Ateliers to create an elegant men’s wardrobe both classic and anchored in contemporary culture. I am confident that he will continue to further develop Dior Homme on a global scale.”

Beccari also thanked Van Assche for his work at the house, writing: “I thank Kris Van Assche for contributing to the amazing growth of Dior Homme by creating an elegant and contemporary silhouette for men. He wrote an important chapter in the history of Dior Homme and played a key role in its development.”

Van Assche’s departure statement read: “After eleven years at Dior Homme, my mind and heart filled with experiences, I am leaving this beautiful house to pursue new challenges. I wish to thank Bernard Arnault for the trust he placed in me, Sidney Toledano and Serge Brunschwig for their warm welcome at Dior and their continuous support during all those years of collaboration.”

Van Assche started his career at Yves Saint Laurent in 1998 when he was appointed as Hedi Slimane’s first assistant for the Rive Gauche Homme line. When Slimane moved to Dior Homme in 2000, he followed his mentor before ultimately taking over the reigns upon Slimane’s departure in 2008.

Since then, the Belgian has redefined tailored menswear at Dior Homme, often opting for sleeker, minimalistic silhouettes.

Vetements is taking it back to the early ’00s with their new velour hoodie and sweatpants collaboration with Juicy Couture. The hoodie sports a “Vetements” lettering on the back portion adorned with shimmery rhinestones. In true Demna fashion, the premium black hoodie boasts elongated sleeves alongside knitted stretch textiles on the cuffs and hem for good measure. Functional attributes include a kangaroo pouch pocket in the front and a drawstring hood.

Essentially, the piece is the Spring/Summer 2018 version of the one unveiled last year by the cohorts sans “Juicy Couture” in blackletter text on the back. See the collaborative hoodie below and purchase it now at select stockists such as MyTheresa.com for approximately $1,090 USD.

With the warm weather already upon us, it’s time to re-up on a fresh pair of slides to rock around the pool. Vans has come through by releasing a new selection of checkerboard slides, featuring synthetic leather straps with soft neoprene liners and molded PU footbeds with anatomical arch support, and are highlighted by the Cali brand’s signature checkerboard pattern on the midfoot strap. Optioned in three colorways, you can pick up your size today on Feature Sneaker Boutique USA, and ship your pair straight to your doorstep with My Shopping Box!

At her infamous Spring/Summer show held during New York Fashion Week, Rihanna showcased her X Games-inspired collection amidst mountains of pink sand over which a trio of daredevil motocross stuntmen were performing tricks. The electrifying show made a splash on social media and was the highlight of the week’s shows.

The “motocross-meets-surf” collection takes the athleisure trend beyond its comfort zone with motocross staples like enlarged logos, loose trousers, and utility straps mixed with surfer musts like scuba fabrications and skin-hugging silhouettes. PUMA branding is splashed across a range of biker shorts and scuba onesies, as well as motocross-inspired nylon track pants and anoraks. The colors are classic sports-born combos of orange, navy and hot pink, black and fiery red, pool blue and white and hunter green and navy.

This International Women’s Month, we’re celebrating by recognizing some of our favorite and most inspiring female users with #MSBWCW! We’ll be sharing our Woman Crush Wednesday every week and we’ll take a look into how a #MSBWoman seizes the day and lives life to the fullest.

This week’s #MSBWCW is video creator @janinamanipol! Janina is an avid user of My Shopping Box who travels around the world creating quality content for different companies. She co-founded the video production company Maldavar Films and is also a trusted ambassador of several of the country’s brands. This week, Janina takes us to Bali, Indonesia as she takes over the My Shopping Box account today!

Rick Owens has released a slew of new footwear options for his DRKSHDW line, cut in various heights and showcased in numerous colorways. There are high-tops, mid-cut variants, mid-calf editions, slip-on entries, and printed pairs.

Check out the selection below and shop them all now on Farfetch! Remember that all of these can be shipped straight to your doorstep via My Shopping Box!

Dutch streetwear brand Patta has released a new PVC coaster adorned with their signature script logo in black on teal. The piece is part of a woder array of table top accessories such as ashtrays, lighters, and incense sets. What better way to avoide those nasty watermarks than with a refreshin new Patta coaster to break the monochromatic table.

Shop the coasters on Patta today and ship them straight to your doorstep with your MSB Europe address!